NEWS 11 Science put under microscope COMMUNITIES have been invited to apply for State Government funding to host National Science Week events from August 15 to 23. Science Minister Gail Gago said funding grants of up to $2500 would be available to encourage schools, universities, libraries and science organisations to host events. National Science Week encourages an interest in science pursuits in the community and engages younger people in learning about the wonders of the world. For information on how to apply for a grant contact 0419 827 723. YOIT’S INUR HANDS... Help protect our premium HELPING HANDS: Ray Schumacher and John Marshall test headlights at last year’s Rotary Light Check. Safety check shines light on Rotary work Millicent drivers provide emergency aid nothing,” he said. THE Rotary Club of Millicent will support the annual vehicle light check on Thursday night. Money raised on the night through gold coin donations will go towards Rotary’s ShelterBox initiative. The initiative supplies an extended family of up to 10 people with a tent and lifesaving equipment while they are displaced or homeless. Rotarian John Chalmers said the Millicent group had supported the project since 2006 and provided essentials for people in Pakistan, Sudan, China and Haiti. “People who are flooded or rained out or experiencing bushfires are often left with “At least a shelter box provides them with a roof over their head, ways of sanitising water, a heating stove and tools so they can survive. “It is good as temporary accommodation as there are sleeping bags and ground sheets. “They are not always used abroad, we have used them in Australia during the bushfires.” Each ShelterBox costs $1200 and consists of a cooking stove, blankets, mosquito nets, cooking utensils including pots and cutlery, water storage containers and basic tool kit. “The boxes are a lot of money so we have been trying to accumulate funds from a number of events,” Mr Chalmers said. “We did some fundraising at the Rotary Photographic Art Show and we hope to raise the funds through the light check.” The annual Rotary Light Check is a road safety initiative that bring together businesses and volunteers to check tyres and the aim of headlights, and replace globes. Organised by Rotary clubs across the region, it is supported by SELGA and the Limestone Coast Road Safety Group. The light check will be held at Millicent Farm Supplies on North Terrace from 5.30pm to 8pm. Long-serving Millicent mill workers get together OVER 100 people involved in a major local industry will attend a dinner in Millicent tomorrow night. The function will bring together long-serving current and past Kimberly-Clark Australia (KCA) employees and their partners. It will be the fifth consecutive year the Millicent and District Community Club has hosted the selffunded KCA Quarter Century Club. Club mmembership is restricted to current or retired KCA employees who have worked for a minimum of 25 years for the company. The 2015 Quarter Century Club dinner is being arranged by a committee of past and present KCA employees. Millicent retiree Denis Clifford will be master of ceremonies. He said 11 current KCA employees would be inducted into the club. www.thesoutheasterntimes.com.au Millicent Mill manager Scott Whicker will give an overview of the company’s performance. “Former local employee Alan Brotherston now works at the KCA headquarters in Sydney and he will make a special trip to Millicent for the dinner,” Mr Clifford said. “On a sadder note, we will pause for a minute’s silence to remember the four Quarter Century Club members who have died since our 2014 dinner.” Earlier tomorrow, 20 KCA Quarter Century Club members have accepted the invitation to attend tours of the plant. For many years, KCA paid for an annual gathering at the Barn Palais, near Mount Gambier. A survey conducted in October, 2010 found there was support for the return of an annual gathering albeit without company sponsorship. EAT IT. BIN IT. OR DECLARE IT. Fines & penalties apply CALL THE FRUIT FLY HOTLINE 1300 666 010 www.pir.sa.gov.au/fruitfl y ONE OF TWO DOUBLE WEEKEND PASSES VALUED AT $170 EACH! WIN Simply fill out the entry form below and answer the question for your chance to enjoy a weekend of Jazz at Generations In Jazz 2015. Entries must close on Friday April 24th 2015. ONLY ORIGINAL ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED – NO PHOTO COPIES GENERATIONS IN JAZZ FRIDAY MAY 1ST TO MOUNT GAMBIER, SOUTH AUSTRALIA SUNDAY MAY 3RD 2015 Name ......................................................................................................................... Address.............. ........................................................................................................ Phone ......................................................................................................................... When does Generations in Jazz start in 2015? Answer ....................................................................................................................... Drop entries into The Border Watch office, or mail to 81 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier SA 5290 The South Eastern Times, Tuesday, April 14, 2015 - 11 food and wine regions Do not travel into South Australia with fruit and vegetables. You may be carrying pests and diseases. 668976